| Content Description | Thanks the baron for his letter [Pl C 52/142]; mentions the good effects the baron's presence produced, which was shown by the demonstration in the market place at Great Torrington and the disappointment of the only potential troublemaker there; is pleased the inhabitants wrote their bill [Pl C 52/143], but wholly condemns their use of the word 'reasonable' when talking about food prices; sees this mistaken assumption as central in the recent disturbances; argues that people must understand that farmers have the same right as any other tradesman to fix prices for their own goods.
Predicts that the engagement at Bideford 'will produce an antidote to its own poison', and that the town will be the first to complain about the lack of supplies for its market and increased prices; was concerned at Rolle's observation to the complaint of John Man [Pl C 52/145], but knows that he will make good use of the discretionary powers that General Simcoe has given him. |